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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property
A peaceful countryside lodge where travelers can relax by the pool after wine tasting, surrounded by gardens and just minutes from local attractions

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Melkboomsdrift Lodge in wine country offers a genuine retreat. Sample wines at the winery, cool off in the outdoor pool, or wander the garden. The property has barbecue facilities, and staff can arrange local tours and tickets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Twin Room - Meulkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Meulkamer

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room - Die Skooltjie | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Room - Tuiekamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room - Tuiekamer

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room - Koeistal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room - Koeistal

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room - Melkkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Melkkamer

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room - Perdestal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Perdestal

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room - Kamer 1 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 1

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room - Kamer 3 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 3

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room - Kamer 4 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Matzikama is home to Melkboomsdrift Lodge. Local points of interest include Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Evangelies Gereformeerde Church, and Maskam Mall. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Vredendal travel guide
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R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160

What's nearby

  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church
    16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Evangelies Gereformeerde Church
    18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Maskam Mall
    18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Strandfontein Waterslide
    38 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Strandfontein Beach
    38 min drive - 40.7 km

Restaurants

  • Lutzville Vineyards Tastingroom
    11 min drive

About this property

Melkboomsdrift Lodge

Upscale guesthouse
Take advantage of an attached winery, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Melkboomsdrift Lodge. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • Barbecue grills and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Melkboomsdrift Lodge Vredendal
Melkboomsdrift Vredendal
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse Matzikama

Frequently asked questions

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Melkboomsdrift Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melkboomsdrift Lodge located?

Situated in Matzikama, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Evangelies Gereformeerde Church, and Maskam Mall. Strandfontein Visitor Center and Strandfontein Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Melkboomsdrift Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Easy place to stop for a rest

Overall it was a good stay. Slight hiccup in terms of payment, room description and inclusions. Poor communication between the booking and the lodge but the hotel staff assisted with ease.

4/10 Poor

Am

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Bathroom at 3 bedroom unit bad with open shower next to toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rund herum zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bazothile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fortecare

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017